Parenting Today's Teens

The Conversation Parents Can’t Avoid

June 15, 2026·28 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

If parents don’t talk to their teens about sex, someone else will. In this episode, Mark, Wayne and Heartlight Counselor Courtney LaFleur discuss how parents can create healthy, ongoing conversations about sex, relationships, boundaries and God’s design for intimacy. Rather than one awkward “talk,” they encourage parents to build an atmosphere where questions, honesty and guidance are welcomed without fear or shame. Plus, a Heartlight teen shares her story of unhealthy relationships, substance use, and the search for love and acceptance. Don’t miss practical wisdom on helping your teen navigate today’s confusing sexual culture.Some things your teen does may catch you off guard. Here’s how to be prepared: bit.ly/finding-out-about-your-teens-inappropriate-behavior

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